Regulator 23 Yacht Review
Posted 2015/11/24 at 19:21 in Yacht Reviews
The Regulator springs a confirmed performer into the new generation with an outstanding outcome. The new design of the 23 has a revitalized center console complete with an Armstrong outboard bracket. This 23 foot long boat with a deep V-hull is a great player that won’t let you down under pressure. She performs just as well as her previous version, utilizing a Yamaha F300 four-stroke outboard with 300 horsepower. She doesn’t let the sea conditions wear her down and is capable in all conditions.
LOA: 27’6″
BEAM: 8’6″
DRAFT: 2’10”
DISPL.: 6,200 lb.
FUEL: 149 gal.
WATER: 21 gal.
POWER: 1/300-hp Yamaha four-stroke outboards
TRANSMISSION: Yamaha with 1.75:1 gear ratio
PROPELLER: 15.5 x 17 Yamaha Saltwater Series II SDS stainless steel
BASE PRICE: $90,995
| RPM | KNOTS | GPH | dB(A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 447 |
| 1500 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 402 |
| 2000 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 272 |
| 2500 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 176 |
| 3000 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 141 |
| 3500 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 151 |
| 4000 | 25.9 | 12.8 | 271 |
| 4500 | 30.2 | 16.5 | 245 |
| 5000 | 34.5 | 21.5 | 215 |
| 5500 | 38.6 | 26.7 | 194 |
| 5900 | 40.8 | 26.9 | 203 |
Accommodations
With the type of engine bracket used, deck space is increased. In addition to this extra room on deck, the new model includes a standard transom seat and a hardtop that is double the size of previous models. There is a head section, and a level foredeck. Due to the transom, this model reaches the rest of the Regulator line when it comes to having a rounded appearance. If you have young children, this model is a bit more family friendly than previous models.
This is a forward seating vessel with bench seating. The seating in the bow also serves as a dry storage area. Sunken rails on port and starboard sides extend from the middle of the ship all the way to the bow. There is a compartment in the foredeck that can be locked to store rods and other fishing items. Under the forward console seat, there is a 55 quart insulated cooler to store beverages. Perfect for hot days on the water!
In the stand-up console there is 6 feet of interior headroom and there is a bathroom there as well. The dashboard of the helm has room for double 17 inch multifunction displays. There is an elevated live well and a 120 quart fish box in the transom.
Construction
Most manufacturers try to make light boats. But, this isn’t the case when it comes to Regulator models. Because of the bracket and hardtop additions, the new model is a thousand pounds heavier than the previous model. All of the glass components are part of this brands charm. The weight of this vessel makes sure it doesn’t get pushed around by the waves.
The Armstrong bracket was introduced awhile back by Regulator, and they liked it so much that they used it in most of their recent models. The boat is able to have complete transom, which adds a live well and a fish box. The rigging is also tidied up a bit.
